Aigle, town and municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland
Aigle is a town in the Canton of Vaud situated at the base of the Alps in a key valley passage. The settlement has an old town center with historic buildings, a railway station, and functions as a transport hub connecting different regional areas.
The town developed at an important trade route and grew during the medieval period as a settlement along this passage. Later it became a significant railway hub in the 19th century, which shaped its regional role.
The town is easily reachable by train and has good connections to larger places in the surrounding region. Visitors will find the old town center straightforward to walk through and explore, though the area is quite compact.
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